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Renaming of the Pacific Forest Reserve
- When
- 1897
- Where
- Mount Rainier Forest Reserve
The Pacific Forest Reserve was enlarged and renamed Mount Rainier Forest Reserve in 1897, preceding the park's establishment.
In 1897, the Pacific Forest Reserve became the Mount Rainier Forest Reserve. This renaming occurred prior to the establishment of the national park in 1899. The reserve served as the predecessor to the park's protected status.
Sources
- Mount Rainier National Park Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29
- Mount Rainier Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17
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